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Rancho San Marcos Golf Course
Played On 03/24/2019Disappointed in the conditions but love the course
The course had been through some tough times in the last few years with the drought and then flooding. They closed her down for almost 2 months to give her some time to heal and repair flood damages. So we were hoping for great conditions as a result of no play, perfect spring weather and a very wet winter, but the greens were far from good. In fact, I'd call them poor. Maybe the greenskeepers are not well versed in their care or maybe they just don't care enough or maybe its something else, but it was a little bit of a let down when the local muni and pitch-n-putts have much better conditions. The rest of the course was in good shape and very green except the bunkers - which were neither groomed for nor full. I have to say that for an owner like Ty Warner, who does nothing second class, this course a pock on his otherwise perfect portfolio. Other than the greens and bunkers, the course is still one of the most peaceful and beautiful in So Cal. We love it and play it often, but feel that it just doesn’t get the care it deserves. Still go play it, but temper your expectations a little. Just don’t expect top conditions and you’ll have a wonderful time.